UH Hilo Press Releaseshttp://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/
Press Releases from the University of Hawaii at Hiloen-usCopyright 2019, University of Hawaii at Hilo, all rights reservedhiloweb@hawaii.edu (UH Hilo Webmaster)Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:45:57 GMThttp://hilo.hawaii.edu/images/hilostackedc.pngUH Hilo offers Benefits of BeekeepingThe Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers Benefits of Beekeeping, a series designed for anyone new to bees or those who have bees and are interested in new ways to relate to and care for them.

Participants will learn treatment-free beekeeping practices based on bee biology and developing a relationship with and understanding of bees. Field days will give participants an opportunity to visit a thriving apiary, observe effective hive management techniques, get hands-on experience, and develop a relationship with bees.

Classes are held Thursdays, February 7 – March 14, from 5 – 8 p.m. in UH Hilo's PB-5. The field days will be held at Paradise Nectar Apiaries in Kaiwiki on February 23 and March 16, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is $150 and includes the required textbook. Students will need long pants, shoes, long sleeve shirt, hat, and gloves for the field days.

Instructor Jen Rasmussen has been caring for honey bees on Hawaiʻi Island since 2008. She has developed various methods of maintaining her hives without the use of chemicals or treatments.

For more information and to register, contact CCE at 932-7830 or visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/cce/.

“Described as a collision of theatre and music-hall, Kubínek’s one-man show is sure to delight audiences of all ages,” said PAC Manager Lee Dombroski.

Tickets are reserved seating and priced at $25 General, $20 Discount and $12 UH Hilo/HawCC students (with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17, pre-sale, and $30 General, $25 Discount and $17 UH Hilo/HawCC students (with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17, at the door. Tickets are available by calling the UH Hilo Box Office at 932-7490, Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., or by ordering online at artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2215
UH Hilo offers non-credit ASL classesThe Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers non-credit American Sign Language (ASL) classes to anyone age 15 and older.

American Sign Language, Level 1 introduces the basics of ASL, including grammar and vocabulary for simple social conversation. Instructor Vicki Linter has been an ASL interpreter for 25 years and has taught ASL in California and Hawaiʻi. Classes are held in UH Hilo's Wentworth 14 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, February 19 – May 7, with no classes on March 19 and 26. The cost is $150 and the Signing Naturally Student Workbook, Units 1-6 is required.

American Sign Language: Practical Conversation is designed to facilitate conversational skills for students of mixed levels. Students should have completed CCE’s ASL 1 class, or have some prior experience with ASL. Instructor Lisa Hanson has been an ASL interpreter since 1998 and is currently working for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Kea‘au High School. Classes are held in UH Hilo's Wentworth 9 from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, February 5 – March 12. The cost is $65, and no book is required.

For more information and to register, call CCE at 932-7830 or visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/cce/.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2214
UH Hilo College of Natural and Health ...The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Natural and Health Sciences announces its Dean’s List recipients for Fall 2018:

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2213
Derek Gripper Concert kicks-off new “E Kanikapila!” ...The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo presents “The Derek Gripper Concert,” the first in the newly-established “E Kanikapila! The Rodney Wong Tribute Concert” series, Wednesday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center. The series, in memory of Rodney Wong, was established by Wong’s family and friends to honor his life’s work and passion: the love of music and music education. One concert or production will be chosen annually to be a part of the “E Kanikapila!” series.

Derek Gripper is a South African classical guitarist who embarked on a journey through different musical styles when he found classical guitar music too limiting. His explorations and studies found him learning diverse styles from India, Cape Town and West Africa, but he always applied what he discovered to the guitar.

Gripper’s concert explores the dialogue between the disparate styles that have informed his work to date: the West African Kora, Bach, South African jazz, Contemporary Classical and large scale improvisations. This diverse palate creates music that is intimate and explosive, improvised and composed, traditional and new.

Tickets are reserved seating and priced at $20 General, $15 Discount and $10 UH Hilo/HawCC students (with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17, pre-sale, and $25 General, $20 Discount and $15 UH Hilo/HawCC students (with a valid student ID) and children, up to age 17, at the door.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2212
UH Hilo College of Business and Economics ...The following students in the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Business and Economics received Dean’s List recognition for the fall 2018 semester:

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2210
UH Hilo offers hip hop dance classesThe Center for Community Engagement at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a final session of hip hop dance classes with instructor Lawrence Mano.

In Dance for Everyone: Hip Hop Basics, participants will learn the basics of hip hop and explore a variety of styles, including contemporary, ballet, popping, jazz and more. This is a mixed-level class, open to those with no dance experience. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and may dance in dance shoes, socks, or barefoot. Classes are held in UH Hilo’s Old Gym on Fridays, January 25 - February 22, from 7 – 8:15 p.m. Cost is $45.

Mano is known in the Hilo community for his choreography and performances both at UH Hilo and with a variety of dance studios. He will be leaving Hawaiʻi this spring.

For more information and to register, contact CCE at 932-7830 or visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/cce/.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2211
UH Hilo offers non-credit Japanese language classesThe Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers multiple levels of non-credit Japanese language classes with long-time instructor Hiroko Igarashi.

Japanese Conversation, Beginners, Level 1 covers basic language skills. Conversation practice is included as well as reading and writing. This class is designed for ages 12 and up. The Genki 1 textbook and workbook, 2nd edition, are required. Classes are held Thursdays, January 24-May 2, 4:30 - 6 pm, in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. Cost is $180.

Japanese Conversation, Beginners, Level 2 focuses on progressing students’ practical Japanese language skills. Students joining this class must be familiar with hiragana and a few basic greetings. This class is designed for students age 12 and up. The Genki 1 textbook and workbook, 2nd edition, are required. Classes are held Wednesdays, January 23-May 1, 4:30 – 6 pm, in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. Cost is $180.

Japanese Conversation, Beginners, Level 3 is for students who know hiragana, katakana, and beginner's level conversation, including introductions and explaining simple daily activities. The focus will be on increasing vocabulary, understanding sentence structure and advancing conversation skills. The Genki 1 textbook and workbook, 2nd edition, are required. Classes are held Tuesdays, January 22-April 30, 5 -6:30 pm, in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. Cost is $180.

Japanese Language: Advanced is for students who can easily understand basic conversational Japanese and know fundamental kanji. Classes are taught primarily in Japanese language for an immersion experience. The Kanken Level 9 book is required. Classes are held Mondays, January 28-April 29, 5 - 6:30 pm, in UH Hilo’s College Hall Room 6. Cost is $160 for continuing students, and $170 for new students.

Igarashi has a BS in Mathematics, BA in Communication, and an MA in China-US Relations. She has many years of experience teaching Japanese to children and adults in the community and as a UH Hilo lecturer.

For more information and to register, contact CCE at 932-7830 or visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/cce/.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2209
UH Hilo Summer 2019 study abroad programs ...Two University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo faculty members are leading study abroad programs in Summer 2019 to New Zealand and India. Participants can choose from a hybrid study abroad program with an emphasis on Indigenous Worldviews to New Zealand led by Sociology Professor Dr. Alton Okinaka, or a three-week journey to India led by History Professor Dr. Michael Skinner. Deadline to apply for either program is Friday, February 15, 2019.

The New Zealand summer program begins with a four-week course (June 17 - July 11, 2019) in Hilo, which includes instructional teaching and cultural orientation to equip participants with cultural knowledge and skills needed for a two-week in-depth immersion program (July 12 - 18, 2019) with local families at their marae (Maori for “meeting grounds”). Instructional teaching will be led by Dr. Alton Okinaka with cultural protocol training led by Lehua Waipa Ah Nee, a 2008 alumna of UH Hilo. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive six upper-division Sociology credits. Details can be found online at go.hawaii.edu/EBf.

The India summer program takes participants on a journey to six different cities, starting in Mumbai, and ending in Delhi (June 3 - 23, 2019). Program highlights include a stop at the Taj Mahal and a culinary class at an Indian home. Dr. Michael Skinner has more than 20 years of experience with India, including as a Fulbright Scholar. Participants who successfully complete the program will earn three upper-division History credits. Details about the program can be found online at go.hawaii.edu/fBB.

For more information, contact UH Hilo’s Center for Global Education and Exchange at uhhglobe@hawaii.edu or at 932-7488.

]]>http://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/2208
UH Hilo offers spring art classes for ...The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo offers a variety of art classes for students age 12-15.

Tween/Teen Art: Fractured Painting Workshop teaches students simple and fun techniques to complete two abstract paintings. Students will create organic and geometric shapes with tape and acrylic paints for unique, eye-catching designs. This one-day make-and-take workshop is held Monday, January 21, 1 – 4 pm, in the UH Hilo Campus PB-5 classroom. Cost is $45.

The Tween/Teen Art: Funky Tile Design Workshop will teach students techniques for designing a set of four unique tiles to take home. By using permanent markers and alcohol, participants will create splashes of colorful watercolor-like designs. This workshop is held Monday, February 18, 1 – 4 pm, in the UH Hilo Campus PB-5 classroom. Cost is $45.

In the Tween/Teen Art: Introduction to Watercolor class series, students will learn the application of watercolor paints to create finished pieces. Topics include techniques such as working dry versus wet, light versus dark, texture, spattering, and more. Classes are held daily, March 18-22, from 3 – 5pm in the UH Hilo Campus PB-5 classroom. Cost is $100.

Instructor Jessica Brand is a graduate of Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Hilo with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art. A life-long artist and social advocate, she has worked with children and adults for many years through the YMCA, Kamehameha Schools, Girl Scouts of America, and Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi.

For more information and to register, call CCE at 932-7830 or visit https://hilo.hawaii.edu/cce/.